Wednesday 28
Enjoy ladies night on Yas lsland: Looking for a different location to head to with the girls? Y-Bar at the Yas Island Rotana offers free unlimited selected beverages for the girls from 8pm to midnight. Dance to beats by DJ Graca, playing everything from soul to funk.
Yas Island Rotana (02 656 4000).
Cook Italian: Sign up for lessons in the art of Italian cooking with Frankie’s Chef Andrea. Lessons are Dhs390, and guests who book the first will be able to book subsequent lessons at a discounted price of Dhs290. There will be five classes in total, every Tuesday from March 27 – April 24, and will follow the sequence of a full Italian menu.
Frankies, Fairmont Bab al Bahr (02 654 3333).
Have a bargain night out: Jazz up your Wednesday evenings with a bargain. Head to the Jazz Bar or Hemingway’s at the Hilton Abu Dhabi, where they’ve just introduced Bargain Night. There’ll be a raffle draw at 10pm, live entertainment from resident bands The Newz and Oxygen, and you only pay Dhs10 on selected house beverages between 7-9pm.
Jazz Bar and Hemingways, Hilton Abu Dhabi (02 681 1900).
See a show: Make sure to catch a theatrical comedy full of disguises, confusions and romance and don’t miss Resuscitation Theatre’s upcoming production of The Rivals. Performances from March 28-30, from 8-10pm at Sahil Al Maydan, Corniche Abu Dhabi.
The show is free but you must book in advance by emailing community@admaf.org (02 651 0300).
Thursday 29
Get sparkly nails: Sally Hansen presents the latest in statement-making manicures with Gem Crush Nail Color. Unlike other glitter formulas, Gem Crush Nail Color delivers high-intensity sparkle for a brilliant, multi-dimensional manicure that glimmers. Available in eight daring shades, each colour brings a major dose of glitz and glamour to your nails.
Dhs20, available at Carrefour and Spinneys.
Have a drink with a view: For a new place to unwind with a beverage, soak up the view of the beach at the Park Hyatt’s Beach House. Sit upstairs to get the best seat in the house.
Beach House, Park Hyatt, Saadiyat Island (02 407 1234).
Challenge yourself: It’s about time you start planning your holiday before flights get to expensive, but before you do, consider this: how about doing something extraordinary this summer and sign up with Gulf 4 Good’s Wild Wall challenge? You’ll have your holiday sorted and your good deed for the year accounted for. All funds raised go to a children’s charity in China.
wwwgulf4good.org (04 368 0222).
Have a family BBQ: If you want to have a BBQ without all the cleaning up to do afterwards, head over to Hawksbill for their April BBQ promotion. They’ll provide a finger-licking grill for the family for Dhs90 for adults and Dhs45 for the kids.
Every Thursday from 5.30-8.00pm. Hawksbill, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club (02 499 8107).
Friday 30
Party on an island: Immaculate Touch at Al Maya Island is back! These cool pool parties kick off at 1pm in the afternoon and go on until the wee small hours, with boats shuttling back and forth from Al Maya to the mainland. The sensational line up of DJs included Natalie Brogan, Cliff Townley, ChadPhunk and Stew Magoo. Joined by Adam L on sax, plus the usual array of dancers, fire breathers and stilt walkers.
Call 055 650 6337 for more information.
Watch ballet: Embark on an evening full of love, intrigue, betrayal and dance with La Bayadèr. Whether you’re into ballet, or have always wanted to be, don’t miss the classic Temple Dancer on its first visit to Abu Dhabi.
March 30-31 from 8pm at Emirates Palace (02 690 9000).
Nibble on sushi: You have to be a real grouch to not get excited over a sushi promotion. And here’s one that ought to make you happy. The Black Pearl have got a sushi platters with tuna and hammour nigiri, shrimp, California rolls and sashimi. Prices start at Dhs48, and you can’t say that’s not a bargain.
Black Pearl Bar, Al Raha Beach Hotel (02 508 0421).
Shop! If your dirhams are burning a hole in your pocket and you have to spend them, Pierre Cardin are currently having a buy-three-get-one-free deal until April 13.
Pierre Cardin, Abu Dhabi Mall, (02 645 4858).
Saturday 31
Go to a new bar: The Sofitel Abu Dhabi has opened its doors and with it comes a new bar for you to try out. The very cool Chill’O pool bar and terrace is a superb place to kick back and watch the sun set over the Corniche.
Sofitel Abu Dhabi, Corniche (02 813 7777).
Grab the mic: The Sheraton has started a new open-mic night at B-Lounge. If you play an instrument and have a great singing voice then share your talents. To take part as a performer, all you need to do is sign up at least five days prior to the event. Every first Saturday of the month.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Kick it: TDFA Mini-Kickers programme is for kids aged three to six years to develop their football skills. Both boys and girls are welcome and sessions take placw indoors at The DOME@Rawdhat every Saturday from 9-10am and 10-11am.
Dhs550 for 10 weeks. For more info or to register call Chris on 050 611 5663.
Take a kick-boxing class: Kickboxing will help you tone up quickly and kick some serious behind. The Hiltonia Health Club offers classes in this sport, just for kicks, so you can get fit and some cool self-defence skills. Hiltonia Health Club & Spa, Hilton Abu Dhabi (02 681 1900).
Sunday, April 1
Grab a bargain: Need some new threads? Giordano are currently offering discounts on selected items until March 28, so this is the perfect opportunity to top up on great basics to get you through summer.
Giordano, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Get fit: If you need to be motivated to get fit then a bootcamp might just be the thing for you. Original Fitness offer bootcamp classes at either 6am or 7.30pm every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are Dhs100 and take place on the Corniche near Spinneys.
Original Fitness Co (02 406 9404).
Treat yourself: Get all fresh-faced in time for spring by taking advantage of Espa’s spring promotion. Treat yourself to an Intensive Facial at the Yas Viceroy spa, and get a complimentary full body salt and oil scrub or a back, neck and shoulder massage – the choice is yours.
Dhs380 valid until May 31. Espa, Yas Viceroy (02 656 0862).
Say no to pain: So you’re tired of waxing and epilating and all the pain that comes with it. Try the new painless laser hair reduction that Kaya have just launched. They guarantee no skin irritation or discoloration or pain.
Available across all Kaya branches. (050 612 7443).
Monday 2
Pamper your nails: Buff up those beauties on your fingers and your toes at an ultra modern spa specialising in mani-pedis, body scrubs, massages and facials galore. They have a special minx treatment that is a must-try.
Bellacure Nails, Muroor Rd (02 658 4100).
Taste the Far East: When things start getting a little bland, spice it up! Embark on a culinary journey to the Far East at The Grille buffet with dishes from Japan, Korea, Thailand and China. Prices for adults start at Dhs145 and children from six-12 are Dhs65.
Every Monday from 6pm at the Grille, Abu Dhabi Golf Club (02 558 8990).
Be inspired: Beloved Friend is an ensemble piece commissioned by the Royal Opera House. International actors, singers and Royal Ballet dancers will bring to life a work that explores the relationship between Tchaikovsky and his patron Nadezhda von Meck.
April 2 from 8pm at Emirates Palace (02 690 9000).
Buy some stylish clothes: Hurry to Ted Lapidus, where until April 13, they are offering a great buy-three-get-one-free deal. This offer is only until stocks last so make sure you hurry in to get the good stuff. Ted Lapidus, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Tuesday 3
Shop for your home: If your home needs a bit of updating with the aproaching summer season, head to a Lifestyle store where they are currently offering 25 percent off on all items until April 13. This is a great offer not to be missed.
Lifestyle, Khalidiyah Mall (02 635 4000).
Try reflexology: Heavenly Spa at the Westin Golf Resort have got a team of professional therapists who’ll give you a truly personalised treatment and a dose of Japanese reflexology that’ll do wonders. Dhs410 for a head, back and foot massage which focuses on your preferred area.
Heavenly Spa, Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa (02 616 9770).
Feast on Moroccan: If you fancy a taste of the Arabian Nights, head to Agadir where you’ll find freshly baked breads and delights from the heart of Marrakesh. They’ll serve you a four course meal paired with three Rhone Valley grape beverages for Dhs250.
Agadir, Westin Golf Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Buy some new make up: MAC is known for its bright, shimmering make-up. With a new season approaching why not check out all the latest stuff on offer.
MAC, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 4858).
